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The Ferry Tale

$3.00 – $35.00Price range: $3.00 through $35.00

Could it really be Gilda? After all of these years, Leon just may have one more chance to re-connect with the woman of his dreams.

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SKU: TheFerryTale2025 Categories: Newly Released, Plays Tags: Comedy, Less Than 10 Minutes
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Frank Shima
Less than 10 minutes
1 man, 1 woman

Rediscover love and laughter on the Staten Island Ferry in this heartwarming comedy about second chances and unexpected reunions.

Glamorous Gilda is bothered by a scruffy man, Leon, on a ferry, and tries everything to prevent him from striking up a conversation. After all, sometimes a person just wants to be left alone. But Leon is a man on a mission. He’s been dreaming about this day for decades. And today, he’ll do everything in his power to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself.

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From the Playwright:
A friend of mine wondered what had happened to someone from his past. Someone he met only once and only for a day. That’s how much of an impression that person made on him. He wondered how different his life would have been if he had known her longer. Perhaps she was his soul mate. He had tried to find her again but had no success. Probably married with different last name. I decided to write a play where my characters did reconnect.
What they’re saying:
Perfect for senior performers, The Ferry Tale blends humor, nostalgia, and hope into an unforgettable ride across life’s waters. – C. Rouge, Senior Theatre Director

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cast-size

2

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genre

Drama

men

1

playwright

Frank Shima

royalty

$10 per performance

run time

Plays less than 10 minutes

women

1

theme

Park Bench, Reunions, Everyday Conversations with a New Twist

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